I migliori ristoranti in Lecce

14/08/2025: We stumbled upon this restaurant, drawn by the positive reviews. We ordered peppered mussels, maritati scattirisciati, and, after confirming the freshness of the fish, orecchiette with turnip tops and shrimp. The mussels arrived already opened—which immediately raised our suspicions. And in fact, they had no flavor and a mushy consistency; they were not fresh mussels. So much so that we left them, and the same waitress confirmed that, if someone in the kitchen tasted them, they were "unworthy" and would not be included on the bill. The first courses arrived: the maritati scattirisciati were completely runny, while the orecchiette contained no shrimp at all: just three small shrimp, which I'd dare say were frozen given their lack of flavor. The bill: these delicacies, two glasses of rosé wine, and a bottle of water for a whopping €50. The first courses were €30 for two, but we didn't have a receipt, so I don't know how the remaining €20 was split. To top off the evening, the POS terminal WASN'T WORKING, and we had to withdraw cash to pay for this dinner, risking hospitalization. HIGHLY NOT RECOMMENDED.

23/07/2025: Thanks to Chef Gianluca, we had the opportunity to appreciate the local flavors and his warm and professional customer service. Everything was excellent. We'll be back.

04/10/2025: Fantastic place, great atmosphere, food and price. It was so good that we went twice on our trip !

02/10/2025: A good little restaurant, fresh produce, we had a good time

05/09/2025: Unfortunately, it wasn't what we expected. The service was really slow and they forgot our orders. We had the sushi menu, and there was really little to choose from. I don't recommend it, unfortunately.

31/08/2025: Disappointing experience...poor value for money and...too many cats! The lobster was good, but the peppered mussels and the 400 appetizer were subpar. I won't be back.

23/09/2025: Ridiculous prices for nothing special pizzas. Takeout is extremely expensive.

07/09/2025: We sat at the table for an hour and still no pizza. We mentioned this to the waiter twice, and each time they responded with a vague "they're in the oven." After another twenty minutes, we were still there, with empty stomachs. Service like this is unacceptable: slow, disorganized, and zero customer service. A ruined evening.

22/08/2025: I've been coming to this restaurant for a long time and I must admit that I've always had a great time, every time.

14/06/2025: I advise against the reviews so much we tried the video of an unknown person who made the video with his very ugly pizza that people say is very good but it is not good at all.

24/10/2025: Beautiful spot on the beach. Pricey but good food and drinks. Friendly service. Beach loungers available for rent. Indoor and outdoor dining.

23/10/2025: October 23, open... great beach, pleasant meal and very friendly welcome and service Highly recommended

10/10/2025: The best and tastiest ice cream I've ever had! It's worth a visit! ♥️

10/10/2025: Top-notch ice cream, great flavors, and high quality. Beautiful view of the sea!

14/09/2025: Excellent pizzas. Very good. Just a little slow but worth the wait.

14/08/2025: Great calzones, great prices, wonderful welcome...the owners are super friendly and professional...🥰

27/09/2025: the wait was too long, after an hour not even the drinks arrived despite being requested several times

13/09/2025: We came for dinner because they had gluten-free options. Aside from a single pasta shape, like many restaurants, the food was good. The atmosphere was comfortable.

26/07/2025: Ristorante all' aperto in piazza, staff gentile e preparato. Siamo venuti in vacanza in Puglia e abbiamo trovato questo ristorante su internet. Si mangia benissimo,prodotti freschi e preparati con maestria. Hanno accettato la richiesta fuori menù di mio figlio che ha chiesto la pasta alla carbonara e i ragazzi non hanno esitato avendo a disposizione gli ingredienti a cucinarla per lui! I tiramisù sono buonissimi e anche i primi. I prezzi sono giusti...😍ci tornerei con piacere

26/06/2025: Endroit sympathique pour un dîner, cuisine italienne. Serveurs très gentils et efficaces. On peut prendre du vin au pichet. Ambiance très sympathique sur cette belle place.

14/07/2025: Non avevamo prenotato, abbiamo dato il cognome e dopo pochissimo tempo abbiamo avuto il tavolo, nonostante fosse sabato. Servizio veloce ed efficiente , ricambio continuo di gente . Tutto molto buono, abbiamo preso una capricciosa bianca, polpo in pignata e spaghetti con le cozze e le bevande . Da ritornare sicuramente.

12/07/2025: Tutto ottimo. Servizio celere e grande cortesia. Buona sial la pizza sia i primi. Polpo in pignata molto buono. Da ritornarci

22/07/2025: One word, from the starters to the main courses and even the pinza... EXCEPTIONAL.

13/07/2025: Excellent, as the name suggests, quick lunch or genuine takeaway and very kind staff.

03/09/2025: I honestly don't understand the cold or negative reviews for this restaurant. Splendid location near the Castle in a historic and truly characteristic square. All the dishes were more than good. Portions were not excessive but honest. We really enjoyed it. THANK YOU. P.S.: with The Fork discount, it's a crime not to go!

29/08/2025: We ordered pasta with mussels and cherry tomatoes...the pasta wasn't fresh, the dish was completely unprepared, and the mussels were tiny!! We also ordered an octopus salad...tasteless! Lastly, a three-year-old girl was even charged for the service charge without having consumed anything! The location is beautiful. The waiter was very kind and polite, but the young woman, who barely spoke Italian, wasn't so much as asking for feedback when she picked up her plate. It seems like a commercial place that tries to repurpose traditional dishes without the necessary love and tradition. The prices are high. The menu doesn't list frozen ingredients...you have to ask to find out what's fresh and what's not.

15/09/2025: Discreet and welcoming place... Good service and courtesy

14/09/2025: A quiet place to eat well without pretensions. We'd say it's medium-low, but the small garden elevates the location a bit. The mixed fried food and antipasti are delicious, and we continued with pucce and pizzas. They have a little bit of everything and cater to everyone, so you're sure to find something here. Recommended for quiet evenings after the beach or before a stroll around Torre Lapillo.

20/09/2025: If you think you're going to La Pergola for an elegant restaurant, you're in the wrong place, but the only thing you can be sure of is that the pizza 🍕 is truly delicious. Highly recommended

18/08/2025: Typical Lecce pizzeria Six of us went for dinner. We arrived when the place was full, the wait was just right, the staff was quick and attentive, moving their hands and heads, creating a dynamic and fast atmosphere. The waiter's attention to asking the pizza chef how the orders were before taking our appetizer order was a sign of attention and professionalism not found even in more upscale places. The drinks arrived promptly and were perfectly cold... but always before or alongside the food (not a given). I'm not even talking about the food (because it was as good as I expected it to be): pizza, fried food, pucce, pieces of horse meat, even jumbo ones (if I didn't appreciate them, there's no point in coming to Salento). All good, with authentic and fragrant flavors. Clean and, I'd say, with a friendly touch, namely a mascot that was among the tables, tolerated by everyone with respect and politeness. If you happen to stop by, it's definitely worth it. P.S. We went in August, but these locals come here year-round and are never disappointed. They also do takeout, and in our case, it didn't bother us too much. Maybe things change in the winter, but I must say that the staff is attentive and does their best to keep the wait to a minimum.